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News Release
Contact:
Robin Maxey June
9, 2010
(503) 986-1605
robin.maxey@state.or.us
Senate President Comments on Cut Lists
“The
agency-proposed cut lists are a stark reminder of the critical services that
Oregonians depend on in their everyday lives. The loss of hot breakfasts for
1,000 school children a day; the potential closure of three prisons; the loss
of in-home healthcare for 1,200 senior citizens and disabled persons are just
three examples. There are hundreds more.
“Critics
like to talk about the state budget in terms of big numbers with lots of
zeroes. The lists released today should make clear to everyone what I have
learned over 25 years in the Legislature: The state budget is really about
people – our families, friends and neighbors.
“In
the coming days we will be analyzing the agency cut lists. We will continue
meeting with the Governor and key agency directors; and urging Congress to pass
proposed funding solutions for education and DHS. We will keep searching for a
path that best protects critical services that Oregonians depend on every day
as our state continues its economic recovery.